In celebration of our country’s rich musical heritage, Borealis presents engaging programs bearing witness to the diversity of our American musical culture. Throughout Borealis’ history we have taken great pride in curating relevant and varied programming. These Americana selections offer the perfect opportunity for us to take our audience on a joyful and spirited journey.

The Borealis Wind Quintet has been performing for a wide range of audiences for over 40 years, drawing from a music library of hundreds of pieces.

These are a small fraction of the offerings from the Borealis.

An American Soundscape

The Borealis Wind Quintet presents “An American Soundscape,”. A tribute to the diversity of the American experience. Through music, we explore the classical roots of American heritage and trace the ever-evolving creative process. From the visceral world of spirituals, hymns and traditional tunes to the eclectic sounds of Samuel Barber and George Gershwin, this program offers a vivid representation of diverse voices coming together as one. Borealis celebrates America at its most vibrant.

Throughout Borealis’ history we have taken great pride in the variety of characters we portray in our programs. Often the most enjoyable parts of a concert are the more spirited works of our repertoire. This is where we really have fun!

In celebration of our country’s strong musical heritage, we’ve put together a program that celebrates America’s long tradition of diversity through more jovial works.

The Grammy-Nominated Borealis Wind Quintet offers a flexible program in collaboration with a local community or university pianist. The Borealis will discuss program options with the local artist to find a rewarding and challenging program guaranteed to thrill the audience.

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Borealis Plus One

Pick one from column A, one from column B plus a solo piano piece, and we will fill out with complementary pieces.

“ The Borealis Wind Quintet is a superb ensemble. Their playing is precise without ever being merely pedantic; their control of dynamics is masterly and their internal balance is faultless."

Glyn Pursglove, Musicweb- International

“The season began with a cheery concert by the Borealis Wind Quintet...the performance was fabulous.”

Schenectady (NY) Gazette

“The Borealis Quintet is first rate; the players not only know how to play their instruments, they know how to get music out of them...The whole recording is the stuff dreams are made of.”

Musical Heritage Review

“For maximum color and variety, the wind section is where it's at, and the Borealis Wind Quintet provided it in abundance... These five very talented people presented their program with a great deal of humor and verve.”